How to open CRWL files
Did your computer fail to open a CRWL file? We explain what CRWL files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your CRWL files.
What is a CRWL file?
The CRWL file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the CRWL file type for different types of data.
While we do not yet describe the CRWL file format and its common uses, we do know which programs are known to open these files, as we receive dozens of suggestions from users like yourself every day about specific file types and which programs they use to open them.
We are continually working on adding more file type descriptions to the site, so if you have information about CRWL files that you think will help others, please use the Update Info link below to submit it to us - we'd love to hear from you!
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Various CRWL openers
These apps are known to open certain types of CRWL files. Since many different programs may use CRWL files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific CRWL file.
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Try a universal file viewer
Try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and most likely yours too. Download Free File Viewer here.